Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) won’t hurt the short-term prospects of two of the largest defense contractors in the United States during a dangerous geopolitical time ...

Oil prices climb on supply fears, Fed rate cut hopes FILE PHOTO: A view of an oil pumpjack in a farmer’s field near Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File photo ...

An inner-city live music venue could shut down less than a year after seeking public help to stay afloat as new plans to redevelop the site are revealed. Land owner MFIC Property lodged a material ...

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has reportedly divided opinion amongst Ferrari’s Tifosi with expectations for either a “dream team” or a “not easy” period for Charles Leclerc.

Two technology trade groups sued the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday to block a new rule giving the regulator supervisory authority over payment apps and digital wallets from ...

President Joe Biden said his presidency would be a bridge — and it was. But he didn’t build it to a promised new Democratic generation. Instead, he’s the president who stayed too long and ...

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In recent weeks we’ve seen Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) has been hiding a major secret in Emmerdale – he appears to be seriously ill. Away from the eyes of the family, Joe has been seen on one ...

Tensions in the Indo-Pacific have reached fever pitch after China launched an extensive military drill in waters close to Taiwan. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) confirmed the drills ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – who have formed their own Alliance of Sahel States – from West African bloc Ecowas is set to take effect on 29 January, with security experts ...

A recent bird flu death has sparked fears that a "brand-new virus" could potentially mutate under the right conditions and lead to a "global pandemic". Last week, the Louisiana Department of ...